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AVID Medical Correction for Convenience Kits Containing Medline Namic Star Off Handle Manifolds

AVID Medical is correcting specific convenience kits amid a serious recall related to safety concerns.

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Urgency: HighConfidence: high

What changed

Affected convenience kits must be corrected by removing the Medline Namic Off Handle Manifolds, and warning labels must be added to prevent their usage until corrected.

Why it matters

Failure to correct these kits poses a high risk of serious injury or death to patients. The FDA classifies this recall as the most serious type, underscoring the urgent need for compliance.

Action needed

All impacted products must be identified, segregated, and quarantined. Users are required to add appropriate warning labels and must exercise extreme caution if using the Manifolds is unavoidable.

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Evidence and confidence

Confidence: highSource updated: Aug 27, 2026

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Practical implication

All impacted products must be identified, segregated, and quarantined. Users are required to add appropriate warning labels and must exercise extreme caution if using the Manifolds is unavoidable.

AVID Medical has issued a correction for convenience kits containing Manifolds implicated in a recall due to risks of serious injury or death if used without necessary corrections. This action involves clearly labeling affected products and implementing specific guidance for users.

What changed: Affected convenience kits must be corrected by removing the Medline Namic Off Handle Manifolds, and warning labels must be added to prevent their usage until corrected.

Why it matters: Failure to correct these kits poses a high risk of serious injury or death to patients. The FDA classifies this recall as the most serious type, underscoring the urgent need for compliance.

Practical implication: All impacted products must be identified, segregated, and quarantined. Users are required to add appropriate warning labels and must exercise extreme caution if using the Manifolds is unavoidable.

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  • Source: FDA - Medical Device Safety
  • Published at source: 2026-08-27T14:54:25.000Z
  • Discovered by monitor: 2026-08-27T22:09:01.741Z

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